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Fisher-Price infant sleepers pose mold danger

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Tue, Jan 8, 2013 (BabyCenter News) -- Fisher-Price has announced a recall of about 800,000 of its Newborn Rock 'n Play sleepers in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The product is not being pulled from retail stores, but families owning a sleeper should inspect it for signs of mold.

Mold can develop on the sleeper, posing a risk of mold exposure to babies. The CPSC advises that mold has been associated with respiratory illnesses and other infections. Fisher-Price has received 600 reports of mold on the sleepers. Sixteen customers have reported that their babies have been treated for respiratory issues, coughs, and hives after sleeping in the product.

The recalled sleeper has a 25 pound weight limit and consists of a plastic seat, a metal rocking frame, and a removable fabric seat cushion that is sold in 14 patterns and colors. Mold can develop between the seat cushion and the frame of the sleeper.

The sleepers have been sold at mass merchandise stores nationwide and online since September 2009. They cost between $50 and $85 and were made in China.

Rebecca Yates, BabyCenter News

What you can do:

Immediately check for mold under the seat cushion of the sleeper. Dark brown, gray, or black spots can indicate the presence of mold. If mold is found, immediately stop using the product.

Contact Fisher-Price at (800) 432-5437, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for cleaning instructions or further assistance, or visit their website.

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